Background:

Veolia is Ireland’s leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Electrical & Instrumentation Apprentice

Location: Athy, Co. Kildare (Part of the Mobile Team)

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm

About the Role:

An Apprentice electrician job description entails working under a qualified electrician so as to be taught the trade via first-hand experience and via structured class-based study through SOLAS.

The electrical apprentice is concerned with the installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of: electrical wiring systems and services; electrical plant and control equipment; process monitoring and control systems. Modern process plant includes electrical, electro-mechanical, electropneumatic-, electronic- and microprocessor-based systems. In order to function effectively and efficiently, the electrical craftsperson must have abroad base of technical knowledge complementary to information gathering and analytical skills.

The ability to interpret technical data and the proper use of test instruments is critical for effective system maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification, and the installation/calibration of sensors, transmitting and controlling devices. This craftsperson must maintain effective communications with colleagues, clients and equipment suppliers. Proper maintenance, and updating of job related and equipment-related documentation is critical. All work undertaken by electrical apprentice is subject to statutory regulations governing the safety of personnel, plant, premises and the environment.

Electrical Apprentice Responsibilities

• Assist and take directions from chargehand/forman • Prepare and clean work areas

• Carry and deliver materials

• Install, repair, and maintain various electrical wiring systems and equipment

• Use measuring equipment and hand tools to perform conduit work

• Follow safety codes and building regulations

• Work towards achieving Electrical Qualification

• Complete all Off the Job training blocks in training centre

• Complete all On the Job training modules as required under Apprenticeship program

• Successful completion of all trade exams

• Achieve the required standard of performance throughout the apprenticeship. • Pay all student contributions required

• Complete all required training as instructed by company (Safe pass, Manual handling, MEWP etc)

• Uphold the highest levels of quality in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards and as per our quality management system.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibilities of persons assigned to this role. They are not intended as exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Requirements:

• Completed Leaving Cert (min of 5 passed subjects including Maths)

• Have valid Safe Pass & Manual Handling

• Driving Licence would be advantageous

Personal Skills:

• Analytical ability

• Communications

• Customer relations

• Adaptability

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to work independently

• Initiative and Adaptability

• Problem solving

• Planning

• Information gathering

• Quality Assurance

• Report Writing

• Safety

Please note:

​If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

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